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The job details are as follows:
The Captain maintains full control and responsibility for the overall safety, efficiency and smooth operation of company aircraft flights. The Captain's primary purpose is to provide safe and reliable air transportation to company executives and their guest(s).
- Prepare a detailed flight plan based on thorough review of the route, weather reports, flight restrictions, notams and schedules for departures and arrivals
- Ensure all aircraft systems and on-board safety and navigation equipment are in working order and have been approved by qualified technicians
- Complete pre-flight checks and brief the cabin crew
- Act as Pilot in Command on company aircraft and work as a team with other crew members to provide safe and reliable air transportation
- Track and log all information pertaining to technical issues; complete the standard flight documentation as required by the Director of Aviation
- Perform non-flight duties to support aviation department operations, including safety officer assistance and Flight Operations Manual (FOM) update for regulatory compliance
- All other duties as required
For this role you will need
Minimum Requirements
- H.S. Diploma or General Education Degree (GED)
- 12+ years of experience as a licensed commercial pilot
- 5+ years of experience as a ATP (Airline Transport Pilot)
- First Class Medical
- GV Type Rating or GVII Type Rating or Large Cabin Aircraft Experience
- 3,000+ hours in flight
- 2,000+ flight time as Pilot in Command
- Strong understanding of international rules and regulations
- Flexibility and adaptability
- Knowledge of in-flight safety
- Remains calm under pressure
- Polite and personable
- Interpersonal and customer service skills
- Prepared for emergency situations
- Detail-oriented
- Able to work alone or with a team
- Ability to fly multiple aircrafts, minimum two, within United Therapeutics’ fleet; if not immediately eligible upon hire, then after appropriate training/certification
Preferred Qualifications
- Associate Degree
- Bachelor’s Degree
- 500+ flight hours in large-cabin aircraft
The salary range for this position is up to $310,000 per year and reflects our good-faith estimate of the compensation for this role at the time of posting. An employee’s position within the salary range will be based on factors such as education, qualifications, experience, skills, geographic location, and business needs, as well as other factors permitted by law at the time of posting. This range may be modified in the future based on company and market factors.
At United Therapeutics, our mission and vision are one. We use our enthusiasm, creativity, and persistence to innovate for the unmet medical needs of our patients and to benefit our other stakeholders. We are bold and unconventional. We have fun, we do good.
Eligible employees may participate in the Company’s comprehensive benefits suite of programs, including medical / dental / vision / prescription coverage, employee wellness resources, savings plans (401k and ESPP), paid time off & paid parental leave benefits, disability benefits, and more. For additional information on Company benefits, please visit
